Life Lately

Oh hey there! Turns out the winter took with it my creative juices. But, lucky for you, the winter is drawing to a close and I might just have a thing or two to say in the coming weeks.

First thing’s first… this baby:

 

SHE’S OURS FOREVER (and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever). In a serendipitous turn of events, Lola is now a Grubbs and life is grand.

Speaking of Grubbs, the in-laws came to town last weekend! There was much eating and much playing. The four of us, plus the pups, enjoyed a 70 degree day at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday. It was wonderful and Elizabeth and Lola were able to sniff and explore to their little hearts’ content (which tired them out in the best possible way).

And now I leave you with this handsome fella. Adios!

Palentine’s Day 2014

Around here February 14th is more commonly known as Palentine’s Day, because he’s Pal (and I’m also Pal). It’s only a little confusing… Moving on.

The two days leading up to this year’s Palentine’s Day have been a snowy, icy mess and we haven’t left the house. Between working from home and babysitting the cutest pug on the planet, I managed to get a jumpstart on my Palentine’s Day treats and whipped up a flourless chocolate and peanut butter cake (that will later be topped with a chocolate-banana gelato… #savemefrommyself).

This cake is blissfully easy and quick to throw together. I modified this recipe slightly by subbing peanut butter for Nutella and using a tart pan to bake in instead of ramekins or a springform pan. The baking time remained the same, approximately 45 minutes. 

In addition to our cake, I also found time to make my Pal his annual Palentine’s card (construction paper, stickers, glitter, glue… the works). I’d show you a picture, but it’s still sort of being kept secret from the mister. 

Queen Elizabeef can’t quite make up her mind about Lola the pug. I think she likes her, but it’s tough being an only child sometimes.